
| Max CP | 2,846 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
Nidoqueen is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,846 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Nidoqueen has base stats of 180 Attack, 173 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 560.
Nidoqueen can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Nidoqueen is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Cloudy weather, Nidoqueen receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Nidoqueen is 3km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab STAB | Poison | 10 | +7 | 12.5 | - | - | - |
| Bite | Dark | 6 | +4 | 12.0 | - | - | - |
| Poison Sting | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mud Slap | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | -65 | - | 120 | -65 |
| Sludge Wave | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | -55 | - | 100 | -55 |
| Earth Power | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Poison Fang | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Nidoqueen takes increased damage from these types:
Nidoqueen takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Nidoqueen in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Psychic | 345 | 115 | 137 | 3,615 |
| 2 |
| Psychic | 300 | 182 | 214 | 4,780 |
| 3 |
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 4 |
| Psychic | 271 | 167 | 146 | 3,498 |
| 5 |
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 6 |
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 7 |
| Psychic | 270 | 151 | 181 | 3,673 |
| 8 |
| Dragon Psychic | 268 | 212 | 190 | 4,362 |
| 9 |
| Water | 262 | 142 | 172 | 3,391 |
| 10 |
| Psychic | 261 | 175 | 163 | 3,626 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 23 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 23 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 1,497 |
| 4 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 23 | 1,497 |
| 5 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 1,499 |
| 6 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 23 | 1,495 |
| 7 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 23 | 1,498 |
| 8 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 1,500 |
| 9 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 23 | 1,496 |
| 10 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 1,499 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 47 | 2,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 47 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 46 | 2,500 |
| 4 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 47 | 2,499 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 48 | 2,500 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 47 | 2,497 |
| 7 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 47 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 47 | 2,492 |
| 9 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 47 | 2,498 |
| 10 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 47 | 2,493 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,132 | 1,066 | 1,421 | 1,777 | 2,488 | 2,821 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,128 | 1,064 | 1,418 | 1,773 | 2,482 | 2,814 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,127 | 1,063 | 1,417 | 1,772 | 2,481 | 2,813 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,111 | 1,055 | 1,407 | 1,759 | 2,463 | 2,792 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,111 | 1,055 | 1,407 | 1,759 | 2,463 | 2,793 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,090 | 1,045 | 1,393 | 1,741 | 2,438 | 2,764 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,069 | 1,034 | 1,379 | 1,724 | 2,413 | 2,736 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,078 | 1,039 | 1,385 | 1,731 | 2,424 | 2,748 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,027 | 1,013 | 1,351 | 1,689 | 2,364 | 2,681 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,823 | 911 | 1,215 | 1,519 | 2,127 | 2,412 |
Important CP values for Nidoqueen with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,821 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,488 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,351 - 1,421 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,689 - 1,777 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,351 - 1,421 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,013 - 1,066 CP |
Maximum CP for Nidoqueen with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 26 | 2,488 |
| 2 | 2,488 | 27 | 2,488 |
| 3 | 2,488 | 28 | 2,488 |
| 4 | 2,488 | 29 | 2,488 |
| 5 | 335 | 30 | 2,132 |
| 6 | 2,488 | 31 | 2,488 |
| 7 | 2,488 | 32 | 2,488 |
| 8 | 2,488 | 33 | 2,488 |
| 9 | 2,488 | 34 | 2,488 |
| 10 | 711 | 35 | 2,310 |
| 11 | 2,488 | 36 | 2,488 |
| 12 | 2,488 | 37 | 2,488 |
| 13 | 2,488 | 38 | 2,488 |
| 14 | 2,488 | 39 | 2,488 |
| 15 | 1,066 | 40 | 2,488 |
| 16 | 2,488 | 41 | 2,488 |
| 17 | 2,488 | 42 | 2,488 |
| 18 | 2,488 | 43 | 2,488 |
| 19 | 2,488 | 44 | 2,488 |
| 20 | 1,421 | 45 | 2,661 |
| 21 | 2,488 | 46 | 2,488 |
| 22 | 2,488 | 47 | 2,488 |
| 23 | 2,488 | 48 | 2,488 |
| 24 | 2,488 | 49 | 2,488 |
| 25 | 1,777 | 50 | 2,821 |
Nidoqueen (#031) is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,846 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Nidoqueen can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Nidoqueen in 2026.
Nidoqueen's Attack stat is 180 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Nidoqueen to contribute meaningful damage.
With 173 Defense (Good) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 560. This gives Nidoqueen reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Poison-type Pokémon, Nidoqueen's stat distribution is balanced.
The best moveset for Nidoqueen depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Poison Jab (Fast) with Earthquake (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Nidoqueen has 4 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Nidoqueen can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Poison/Ground typing provides useful matchups against Poison, Electric, Fighting-type threats while being weak to Ground, Psychic, Water types.
In Ultra League, Nidoqueen reaches 2,488 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.
In Master League, Nidoqueen faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
As a raid attacker, Nidoqueen's effectiveness depends on its typing and 180 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Nidoqueen use Ground, Psychic-type moves.
Nidoqueen can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Nidoqueen is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shadow Nidoqueen is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Nidoqueen's effective Attack becomes ~216. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
Shiny Nidoqueen is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Nidoqueen gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,689 - 1,777 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
Q: What is Nidoqueen's max CP?
A: 2,821 CP at Level 50, or 2,488 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Nidoqueen good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Nidoqueen be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Nidoqueen is available.
Q: What is Nidoqueen weak to?
A: Ground, Psychic, Water, Ice-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Poison Jab + Earthquake for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.